GM Inside News Forum - View Single Post - Hot Silverado 427 SS Concept May be Built

ogg vorbis · 11-04-2006, 06:59 PM

the z06 will never get an auto. that said, i think the auto is a better choice than the manual. it has a lower first than the mz6 (z51) and taller 6th gear than the mm6 (with 2.56:1 dif). it's rated at 624lb ft, vs 450lb ft. it's easier on drivetrain components, shifts quicker, and is more consistent. and with tapshift, the driver controls shift points. the only downside right now is a fixed, low stall point...which will be solved in about 2 years (LuK). the new porsche turbo auto is faster than the manual.

the silverado 427 won't sell well, but it is an image vehicle. and lutz has said the 427 is good for 600 hp in oem trim. and people who buy these cars don't worry about mileage...this won't appeal to the average corolla driver. maybe to prius drivers...lol

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ogg vorbis 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Drives: 2008 Malibu LS Posts: 568	Re: Hot Silverado 427 SS Concept May be Built the z06 will never get an auto. that said, i think the auto is a better choice than the manual. it has a lower first than the mz6 (z51) and taller 6th gear than the mm6 (with 2.56:1 dif). it's rated at 624lb ft, vs 450lb ft. it's easier on drivetrain components, shifts quicker, and is more consistent. and with tapshift, the driver controls shift points. the only downside right now is a fixed, low stall point...which will be solved in about 2 years (LuK). the new porsche turbo auto is faster than the manual. the silverado 427 won't sell well, but it is an image vehicle. and lutz has said the 427 is good for 600 hp in oem trim. and people who buy these cars don't worry about mileage...this won't appeal to the average corolla driver. maybe to prius drivers...lol